Spectator stunned by low flyover at Cape Town rugby stadium: "Probably one of my top-5 moments in my life"

August 31, 2026 / 9:07 AM EDT / CBS News

Spectator stunned by low flyover at Cape Town rugby stadium: "Probably one of my top-5 moments in my life"

TL;DR

  • Two passenger jets performed a low flyover above DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, during a rugby match.
  • The planes were estimated to be only about 50 feet above the stadium, which was filled with over 56,000 spectators.
  • One spectator described the event as "insane" and "amazing," calling it a top life moment.
  • An airline captain expressed concern, stating the altitude was "really low and really tight for an airliner."
  • Airlink, the airline involved, asserted that the flyover was conducted safely with proper planning, rehearsal, and approval from aviation authorities.
  • The event has historical roots, with a similar low flyover by a South African Airways 747 in 1995.